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South Africa’s literacy crisis is hitting young learners hard—70% of kids in grades one through three can’t read in their native language, with shocking numbers scoring zero on reading tests. A national survey of over 27,000 students reveals only 30% meet benchmarks, and the global picture is even grimmer, with 81% of ten-year-olds unable to read meaningfully in any language. While the education minister vows to prioritize reading through new phonics programs and curriculum reforms, many parents are stepping in to teach basics at home—raising urgent questions about whether systemic changes will actually turn the tide.

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